Muirend
Muirend is an area on the South side of Glasgow, Scotland. It is situated about 4 miles south of Glasgow city centre. Muirend became extensively urbanised in the 20th century, developing into a commuter suburb. In a 2014 Royal Mail survey, the G44 postcode – which includes Muirend – was rated as the most desirable area of Scotland to live in. Neighbouring areas include Cathcart, Merrylee and Newlands in Glasgow, and Netherlee and Giffnock in East Renfrewshire. Some buildings that are locally associated with Muirend, including the main row of shops, as well as Hazelden Park and Muirend Pavilion, are located in East Renfrewshire.
Amenities
Muirend is largely residential in character, although there are many shops/businesses situated along Clarkston Road. These include a Sainsburys supermarket, hairdressers & barbers, estate agents, cafes and many others. Near the supermarket until its closure in 2001 was the Toledo Cinema; this local landmark was the last traditional suburban picture house on the south side. Although the rest of the building was demolished to make way for residential flats, the facade of the Cinema was preserved and has been incorporated into the new development.In June 2006, Muirend acquired its first ever pub, The Bank bar/restaurant, located in the former Glasgow Savings Bank building on Clarkston Road.
There is a sports pavilion available for hire for events ; this adjoins Braidholm rugby ground, home to Glasgow Hutchesons Aloysians RFC.
Governance
Muirend is part of the Glasgow City council area, one of the 32 council areas of Scotland for local government purposes. The area is split between two council wards, with the railway line forming the boundary between Newlands/Auldburn to the west and Linn to the east. The area is also covered by Cathcart and District Community Council.Muirend is represented as part of the Glasgow South constituency in the Parliament of the United Kingdom, and the Glasgow Cathcart constituency in the Scottish Parliament.